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    Source: Legendary Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Sarah Jarvis and Tracy Brown In anticipation of the March release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures epic action adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, Legendary has worked with Merch by Amazon on tie-in products. All of these items can now be purchased from Legendary’s Amazon Store. GODZILLA VS KONG Official White Logo T-Shirt Officially licensed GODZILLA VS KONG logo design printed on a lightweight, classic fit, cotton T-shirt with double-needle short sleeve and bottom hem. Available in Men’s and Women’s sizes in black, navy, royal blue, heather grey and orange from Legendary’s Amazon store. Manufacturer: Legendary/Merch by Amazon ASIN: B08TVX4NZR Release Date: January 23, 2021 SRP: $19.99 GODZILLA

    Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #2 Cover A, Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    2nd Chapter Of New 5 Issue Comic Book Mini-Series Source: IDW Publishing IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the second issue of the five part mini-series Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors, the first Godzilla comic published under IDW’s new multi-year agreement with Toho Co. Ltd. Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #2 will be available from comic book shops and retailers in May 2021 and features a main cover by artist Dan Schoening. Retailers who order 15 copies will receive one free variant photo cover by SL Gallant. Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #2 Writer: Erik Burnham Artist: Dan Schoening Colorist: Luis Antonio Delgado Cover A: Dan Schoening Cover B: Photo Cover by Jorge Monlongo Tentative In-Store Date: May 2021 Pages: 36 Cover Price: $4.99 Godzilla roars back into comics! “Rise Up!” Part 2: The world knows that the King of the

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    The robust offerings include all-new prequel graphic novels, two children’s books, a behind-the-scenes art book, a novelization, and a special anthology of past stories, set to debut in March 2021 Source: Legendary Comics press release Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Sarah Jarvis and Tracy Brown In anticipation of the March release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures epic action adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, Legendary Comics announced today an exciting companion publishing program that will allow fans to dive deeper into stories relating to the upcoming cinematic showdown between two of the most beloved pop culture Titans of all time — the great Godzilla and the mighty Kong! The GODZILLA VS KONG publishing program will feature: two new epic prequel graphic novels; an anthology featuring past fan-favorite comic series; two endearing titles for

    Spiral Studio presents the second statue in their Ultimate Masterline Series… Burning Godzilla! Photo courtesy of Spiral Studio. © 2021 Legendary, All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

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    Source: Spiral Studio Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Atichai Sirithanapisarn “Long Live The King.” The collectibles company Spiral Studio Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 70 large, high-res photos of the second statue in their Ultimate Masterline Series; Burning Godzilla (2019) from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. The figure is part of the “Battle in Boston” series and depicts Godzilla in his most lethal state following Serizawa’s and Mothra’s self-sacrifices. Spiral Studio’s Burning Godzilla Statue is fully equipped with LED light-up functions with a goal of presenting movie-accurate details in mind, in order to truly depict the iconic shot of the final battle in GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Burning Godzilla is now available for pre-order until February 28, 2021 (or while stock lasts) at spiraltoy.com. As

    Win a Godzilla Gallery: Godzilla 1995 (Burning) Gallery Diorama from Diamond Select Toys and SciFi Japan! Photo courtesy of Diamond Select. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their Godzilla Gallery: Godzilla 1995 (Burning) Gallery Diorama. Designed by Joe Allard and sculpted by Jorge Santos Souza, the figure depicts Godzilla from 1995 Toho movie GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (ゴジラvsデストロイア, Gojira vs Desutoroia), and measures approximately 10 inches tall. Originally released as a 2020 SDCC exclusive, this figure comes packaged in a full-color window box. The suggested retail price is $69.99. Diamond Select Toys’ Godzilla collectibles can now be ordered internationally from their web store. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are two (2) prizes, each consisting of one (1) Godzilla Gallery: Godzilla 1995 (Burning) Gallery Diorama. B. The prizes will be shipped to the contest winners so entrants must include a valid mailing address.

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys recently relaunched their web store, and can now ship their products internationally. This includes their line of licensed Godzilla collectibles. A limited number of the SDCC exclusive Godzilla figures are still available from the store. About Diamond Select Toys LLC Diamond Select Toys was founded in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comic Distributors, as a manufacturer of toys and collectibles for kids and adults of all ages. Today, their broad range of products has earned them the motto “The Best of All Worlds,” and made them one of the top suppliers to the specialty comic market. Working with 2-D and 3-D artists from around the world, DST develops items in a diverse array of product categories, including Select action figures, Minimates mini-figures, electronic vehicles, vinyl banks, resin

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: godzilla.com Special Thanks to Jennifer Cruz Today, Toho International, Inc. has released an assortment of Valentine’s Day cards themed to your favorite kaiju to help make your Valentine feel special! Download any of the cards at godzilla.com and send to your special kaiju crush, just in time for the day of love. About Toho International Inc. Toho International Inc (Toho Int.)., is the U.S. established incorporated company, and is the subsidiary of Toho Co., Ltd. that manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across multitudes of categories, from toys, apparels, food & beverages, app games, and VR games. Toho Int. comprises two main lines of business; International Licensing and Motion Picture Productions. With new forces from licensing/sales/marketing on board, Toho Int.’s current

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    Source: BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) Tamashii Nations Ultraman Official Site: ultra.tamashii.jp (Japan) Official Movie Site: shin-ultraman.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Chuan Lu, Justin Cavender, Daiki Fukaura, Adam Newman and Kenji Washida Bluefin, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Collectibles, has provided SciFi Japan with product specs and GIANT high-res photos of their S.H.Figuarts Ultraman figure from the upcoming movie SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman). The S.H.Figuarts Shin Ultraman figure can now be preordered from Bandai’s Tamashii Nations Store on Amazon and other retailers. S.H.Figuarts Shin Ultraman/ S.H.Figuarts シン・ウルトラマン Shin Ultraman, as envisioned by producer Hideaki Anno (EVANGELION, SHIN GODZILLA), joins S.H.Figuarts! The hero is based on the original design by Toru Narita, who served as the art director of art for “ULTRA Q (ウルトラＱ, Urutora Q, 1966), ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman, 1966-67) and ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutora Sebun, 1967-68) and

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    Source: BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Chuan Lu, Justin Cavender, Daiki Fukaura, Adam Newman and Kenji Washida The decisive battle of the century! GODZILLA VS. KONG finally opens! Scheduled to be released in North America in March 2021! Bluefin, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Collectibles, has provided SciFi Japan with product specs and GIANT high-res photos of their S.H.MonsterArts figures from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming movie, GODZILLA VS. KONG. The figures feature an articulation system designed by Mitsuhiko Hosokawa, which allows for a wide range of motion and posability. The S.H.MonsterArts GODZILLA VS. KONG figures can now be preordered from Bandai’s Tamashii Nations Store on Amazon and other retailers. S.H.MonsterArts: Godzilla from Movie GODZILLA VS. KONG (2021)/ S.H.MonsterArts 映画のゴジラ 『ゴジラvsコング』(2021) Godzilla, as seen in the upcoming 2021

    NECA has released a new King Kong variant action figure. Photo courtesy of NECA.

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    Source: NECA Special Thanks to Peter de Leon First released as a standard figure last September, NECA’s King Kong returns with a new color variant. The new King Kong (Illustrated) 8″ Scale Action Figure is inspired by classic poster artwork for the 1933 film, with paints apps that reflect the torchlight colors of Kong’s nighttime appearances at the Skull Islanders’ wall and village. NECA’s King Kong is an original take on the classic gorilla, with super detailed hair and battle wounds across the body and head sculpts. This massive figure stands at 8″ tall with over 30 points of articulation. The figure includes two heads with varied expressions, a pair of open hands, and closed fist hands. Kong is presented in illustrated window box packaging with an opening 5th panel front cover. King Kong (Illustrated) will be coming

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Official Site: toy.bandai.co.jp/series/ultraman (Japan) Official Movie Site: shin-ultraman.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Benjamin Chaffins The Japanese toy company Bandai has revealed their soft vinyl and Ultra Action figures from the upcoming movie SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman). The film is a modern take on the original ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン　空想特撮シリーズ, Urutoraman Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu, 1966-67) television series from writer/producer Hideaki Anno (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION) and director Shinji Higuchi (Gamera Trilogy, ATTACK ON TITAN), the co-directors of the award-winning box office smash SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016). Movie Monster Series: Ultraman (Shin Ultraman)/ ムービーモンスターシリーズ ウルトラマン（シン・ウルトラマン) The soft vinyl figure that reproduces Ultraman appearance in the movie, which was inspired by the concept artwork by ULTRA Q (ウルトラＱ, Urutora Q, 1966), ULTRAMAN and ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutora Sebun, 1967-68) character designer Toru ‘Tohl’ Narita. This design does not include a dorsal fin

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    Source: Funko Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Jessica Piha-Grafstein Funko has provided product specs and pics of their new figures and keychains based on Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS. KONG. The movie will be released in theaters and on HBO Max on March 26, 2021. Funko’s GODZILLA VS. KONG collectibles can be purchased from stores and online retailers including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, Hot Topic, Box Lunch, FYE and Books-a-Million. POP Movies: GODZILLA VS. KONG- 10″ Kong Item Number: 50853 Product Size: Height Approximately 10 Inches Material: Vinyl Release Date: April 28, 2021 Price: $30.00 2021 brings the anticipated released and ultimate showdown of GODZILLA VS. KONG. Jumbo Pop! Kong is ready to take the fight to the next level. Which colossal creature will win

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions, PGA Co., Ltd. press release Yokohama-based PGA (Perfect Gear Agency) Co., Ltd., manufacturer of cellphone and digital audio accessories, has released new acrylic iPhone cases featuring designs from Tsuburaya Productions’ Ultraman franchise. The Ultraman Series Design iPhone Case (ウルトラマンシリーズデザインiPhoneケース, Urutoraman Shirīzu Dezain iPhone Kēsu) feature popular characters such as Dada, Eleking, Pigmon, Booska, Sevenger and Windom on cases for a variety of iPhone formats, including SE, XS/X, 11 Pro, 11/X, 11/XR, 12 Mini and 12 Pro. The Ultraman iPhone cases are now available from Japanese electronics retailers like the Yodobashi Camera and Village Vanguard store chains, Rakuten Ichiba, Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon. About Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the superhero ULTRAMAN series was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, world-renowned special effects wizard also known for his special effects

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    Bluefin announces import and distribution of extensive product line in popular construction block category Source: BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Bandai Namco Collectibles dba Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, has announced a new exclusive partnership with Japan based company, Kawada Co., Ltd., makers of the popular micro construction brick product line, Nanoblock. Bluefin will become the official, exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada on April 1st, 2021. At that time, Bluefin will fully support the brand with various marketing and sales initiatives as well as offer all new and existing Nanoblock items to its customers. Nanoblock is the original micro-sized building block. It offers a greater challenge, sophistication, and detail than any other building block system by way of its 4mmx4mmx5mm brick.

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    Hit the books with your favorite anime franchises and characters! Source: The Loot Company press release Special Thanks to George Roush Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the most popular anime franchises ever created and Loot Crate is honoring this groundbreaking anime with the release of the limited-edition Mobile Suit Gundam Life Crate Series. This collection takes the global Gundam fandom to the next level by delivering officially licensed exclusive lifestyle goods and gear that haven’t been available in this or any other universe! Loot Crate’s focus with this series is to give fans products that allow them to live their passion. This collection will be a bi-monthly 4-crate curation with each crate focusing on a different popular Gundam series that have inspired legions of fans. The first crate titled “Wing,” will contain 4-6 epic items from the legendary series, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: godzilla.com Special Thanks to Jennifer Cruz Super7 is excited to collaborate with Toho International, Inc. to bring the King of the Monsters into its world of ReAction figures and more. The debut 3.75″ articulated Godzilla ReAction figure is scheduled to arrive this summer, along with a capsule collection, offering various products, including apparel and accessories. More Godzilla product will follow later in the year, escalating in 2022 with ULTIMATES! figures. “It is not a stretch to say that Godzilla may be the most important license to Super7’s history, and one we hold with possibly too much reverence,” said Super7 Founder & Owner, Brian Flynn. “The genesis of Super7 started with Godzilla, and we can’t wait to add that same Super7 love and affection to Godzilla’s future.” Super7 launched in 2001 as a magazine

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys has resolicited two of their new Godzilla Gallery Deluxe PVC Figure Dioramas. Godzilla 1993 and King Ghidorah 1991 will be available this spring from BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth and local comic shops. To find a comic shop near year, please visit comicshoplocator.com. Godzilla Gallery: Godzilla 1993 Deluxe PVC Figure This Godzilla Gallery Diorama is based on the poster for 1993’s GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (ゴジラVSメカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira)! Measuring approximately 11 inches tall, this sculpture of the big G holding the remains of the gunship Garuda is crafted of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint details. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Jorge Santos Souza. Displays with Rodan (sold separately). Product Code: JAN211971 Release Date: May

    Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 Cover A, Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    New 5 Issue Comic Book Mini-Series Source: IDW Publishing IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the first issue of the five part mini-series Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors, the first Godzilla comic published under IDW’s new multi-year agreement with Toho Co. Ltd. Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 will be available from comic book shops and retailers in April 2021 and features a main cover by artist Dan Schoening. Retailers who order 15 copies will receive one free variant photo cover by Vic Hollins. Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 Writer: Erik Burnham Artist: Dan Schoening Colorist: Luis Antonio Delgado Cover A: Dan Schoening Cover B: Photo Cover by Vic Hollins Tentative In-Store Date: April 2021 Pages: 36 Cover Price: $4.99 Godzilla roars back into comics with a giant-sized first issue! Extra story and extra content mark the King of Monsters’ triumphant

    Yo Oizumi heads an all-star cast in the new adaptation of THE UNTOLD TALE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2020 “The Untold Tale of the Three Kingdoms” Film Partners

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: shinkaishaku-sangokushi.com (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho has provided information and a gallery of high-res photos from THE UNTOLD TALE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS (新解釈・三國志, Shin Kaishaku Sangokushi). The film is based on the historical text of the same name, which describes the division of China by the Shu, Wu and Wei warlords during the later Han Dynasty (approximately 200 A.D.). Director/screenwriter Yuichi Fukuda (the HK: FORBIDDEN SUPERHERO and GINTAMA films) presents a fresh take on the classic tale, full of laughter and surprises and featuring an all-star cast. THE UNTOLD TALE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS opens in Japanese cinemas this Friday, December 11. CREDITS Japanese Theatrical Release: December 11, 2020 (Nationwide Roadshow) Cast Liu Bei: Yo Oizumi Zhou Yu: Kento Kaku Lady Huamg: Kanna Hashimoto Two Qiaos: Mizuki Yamamoto

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    The King of the Monsters Reigns Supreme in Comic Books, Tabletop Games, and Other Products Aimed at a Wide Demographic of Fans Source: Toho Co., Ltd., IDW Publishing press releases Official Site: godzilla.com Special Thanks to Sarah Allen IDW and Toho International, Inc. are proud to announce a multi-year publishing program that will bring Godzilla and dozens of monsters from the Godzilla live action films to a wide selection of publications and merchandise. Beginning in spring 2021, Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and dozens of kaiju will stomp their way across IDW’s line of comic books, graphic novels, trade collections, art books, coloring books, journals, tabletop games, and puzzles. Furthering IDW’s company-wide mission to expand the most beloved story worlds across all mediums, the publishing program — available in print and digitally — will represent a comprehensive range of content, delivering city-stomping entertainment

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